[credit_guy]

History does not end in 20 years though. Humanity will continue to exist for hundreds, thousands of years, probably more.

I agree with you that we don't need nuclear power to solve the climate change problem. But once we are done with that, we will continue to live. Research in new types of nuclear power will yield benefits, even if on a timeline that is beyond the target date for net zero emissions (2050 or so).

[ncmncm]

There is long-term value in nukes for operations in the outer solar system, but design criteria for operation there are very different. No need for containment; minimal, directional shielding if any; 100% automated operation.

pB11 fusion, ultimately.